Two data collectors scored 54 of 56 pressure ulcers identically using the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer assessment.What can be determined from this finding?
A) Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was high.
B) Interrater reliability between the two data collectors was low.
C) The data-collection method was inappropriate for the phenomenon under investigation.
D) To establish interrater reliability, the two data collectors should have examined each pressure ulcer together at the same time.

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Correct A: Interrater reliability is the consistency of observations between two or more observers.
Incorrect B: Agreement of 54 of 56 scores would indicate a high level of interrater reliability.
Incorrect C: The data collection method was appropriate for pressure ulcer risk assessment.
Incorrect D: The risk assessments did not have to be done by both evaluators at the same time.

Two Data Collectors Scored 54 of 56 Pressure Ulcers Identically